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Trip Overview

The average train between Leiden and Birmingham takes 7h 49m and the fastest train takes 5h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Leiden to Birmingham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 49m
Duration
452 mi
Distance
£254
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Brussels

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  1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
  2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
6h 26m
£199–371

Leiden to Birmingham train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Leiden and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 4:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Leiden is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 11:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Centraal and take an average of 7h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast6h 23m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast7h 23m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast7h 23m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast6h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast6h 42m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast6h 23m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast7h 23m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast7h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast8h 4m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast6h 23m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast7h 23m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast7h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast6h 23m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast7h 23m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast7h 23m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast6h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast6h 12m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast5h 41m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast7h 12m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast6h 11m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leiden to Birmingham? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Leiden to Birmingham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 452.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 49m

What companies run services between Leiden, Netherlands and Birmingham, England?

You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Birmingham New Street via Rotterdam Centraal, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 6h 26m.

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